Immune System Disorders

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Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is a disorder caused by the immune system attacking the synovial joint, causing severe inflammation, pain, and in some cases, disfiguration. The name is derived from a Greek expression meaning "inflamed joints". Doctors have yet to understand why the immune system attacks the joints without warning.
Psoriasis is not contagious but can be inherited. Research indicates that the disease may result from a disorder in the immune system. Currently, there is no cure for psoriasis.

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Autoimmune responseThe biologically active components in colostrum are extremely effective in treating leaky gut syndrome, strengthening the immune system, and repairing tissues damaged by autoimmune disorders.
Autoimmunity* Hypersensitivity ** Allergy (immune system disorder) *** Allergen * Autoimmunity * Immunodeficiency ** Primary immunodeficiency * Transplant rejection Adapted from the Wikipedia article Outline of immunology, under the G. N. U. Free Documentation License. Please also see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki
Understanding Rheumatoid ArthritisRheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is a disorder caused by the immune system attacking the synovial joint, causing severe inflammation, pain, and in some cases, disfiguration. The name is derived from a Greek expression meaning "inflamed joints". Doctors have yet to understand ...
PsoriasisPsoriasis is not contagious but can be inherited. Research indicates that the disease may result from a disorder in the immune system. Currently, there is no cure for psoriasis.
AutoimmunityThe immune system is a remarkably effective structure that incorporates specificity, inducibility and adaptation. Failures of host defense do occur, however, and fall into three broad categories: immunodeficiencies, autoimmunity, and hypersensitivities. Immunodeficiencies Immunodeficiencies occur when one or more of the ...
Systemic Lupus ErythematosusSystemic lupus erythematosus is generally considered to be an inflammatory autoimmune disorder. In this variety of disease the immune system, this typically defends the body from potential threats, attacks healthy parts of the body causing damage to various organs, systems, ...
Rheumatoid_ArthritisRheumatoid arthritis is an auto immune disorder where the immune system attacks the tissues of the hand and foot joints causing chronic inflammation. As it progresses, symptoms will also be noticed in the elbows, shoulders, hips, neck and jaw. Although ...
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